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It’s the tattoos that really make Christian Nodal stick out like a sore thumb. With his inked-up body — and face — he looks more like a rapper or rock star than the exploding regional Mexican artist he is. “I didn’t want to be anyone’s shadow,” Nodal declares. “I felt that the genre was stigmatized […]
The LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) will honor a group of 22 women in the 2024 LAMC Wonder Women of Latin Music program, Billboard can announce today (March 12). Journalists, publicists and executives from multiple areas of the music business will be recognized in partnership with Amazon Music.
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Launched in 2020, Wonder Women of Latin Music is part of the LAMC and kicks off as a virtual event from April 24 to 26 before concluding with a live event taking place in New York City from July 9 to 13 (for more information, click here). Wonder Women recognizes women in all fields of the Latin industry and, to date, has honored over 100 women and celebrated them through a social media campaign.
“As we embark on the fifth consecutive year of the Wonder Women of Latin Music awards in collaboration with LAMC, I am thrilled to commemorate the remarkable achievements of women in our industry,” says Rocío Guerrero, Global Head of Latin Music for Amazon Music. “Let’s persist in acknowledging, uplifting, and expressing our deep appreciation for these pioneers, as their unwavering commitment is crucial in ensuring the lasting global influence of Latin music.”
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This year’s class of Wonder Women features several music journalists, including Griselda Flores, Billboard‘s senior editor, Latin. Past honorees have included Leila Cobo, Billboard’s Chief content officer for Latin/Español; Sigal Ratner-Arias, deputy editor of Billboard Español; Isabela Raygoza, associate editor of Billboard Español, and Florencia Mauro of Billboard Argentina. The list, which is curated by the LAMC and celebrates “women making a difference in the industry,” also includes veteran publicists like Róndine Alcalá, Lyda Bulla and Rocío Gutiérrez, among others.
Here is the full list of 2024 honorees:
Róndine Alcalá – Rondene PR
Elizabeth Aldasoro – Eli Aldasoro Mgmt, Mktg & PR
Andrea Barbosa – YouTube Music
Mariana Briceño – Universal Music Latino
Lyda Bulla – LABULLA PR Agency
Brenda Carrasco – Warner Music Latina
Kary-An Diaz – Sony Music Latin
Kemelly Figueroa – Loud And Live
Griselda Flores – Billboard
Michelle Gas – Amazon
Rocío Gutiérrez – Rocío Gutiérrez Marketing & PR
Rosa Guzman – Magnus Talent Agency
Analía Maldonado – Universal Music Argentina
Yasmin Muller – Spotify
Isabel Paz – Latin Recording Academy
Ana Poluyan – Agencia Apa!
Anaid Quijada – WK Entertainment
Celia Saez – The Orchard
Ana Rosa Santiago – Universal Music Publishing Group
Gabriela Urquiza – Glamrock Agency
Veronica Vaccarezza – Sony Music Publishing
Carla Varona – Sin Anestesia/RLM
Attorneys for Bad Bunny have filed a lawsuit against a fan who posted videos from a recent concert to YouTube, arguing the Puerto Rican rapper was essentially forced to sue after the alleged bootlegger demanded that YouTube keep the clips online.
In a complaint filed Friday in federal court, attorneys for Bad Bunny (Benito Martínez Ocasio) claimed Eric Guillermo Madroñal Garrone posted videos covering ten songs from a February concert in Salt Lake City to his YouTube channel “MADforliveMUSIC,” infringing copyrights and “luring” viewers to his page.
Worse yet, the lawsuit claims, when Bad Bunny submitted a takedown request to YouTube, Garrone responded with a formal counter-notice defending his right to post the clips. That move would legally require YouTube to repost them – unless, that is, Bad Bunny went to court to stop them.
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“Defendants have objected to the removal of the unauthorized bootlegs from YouTube, refused to agree not to re-post the unauthorized bootlegs, and requested that YouTube reinstate the unauthorized bootlegs,” Bad Bunny’s attorneys wrote. “Unless enjoined by this court, defendants will continue to infringe Ocasio’s rights.”
Such disputes over online content happen all the time, but they’re usually handled without a lawsuit. Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, artists like Bad Bunny can file a takedown request to online platforms like YouTube, requiring the site to pull down the allegedly infringing material. That’s typically the end of the story, especially in cases of extensive footage of full songs.
But the DMCA also empowers internet users to object to such requests if they believe that they’ve made a “fair use” of the materials in question – like, say, a news clip of a Bad Bunny concert that incidentally featured some of his music, or a parody video that mocked him by riffing on one of his songs.
In the case of Garrone’s footage, Bad Bunny’s representatives filed a takedown notice for all ten of the clips from the Salt Lake City concert, arguing that they featured unauthorized recordings of huge hits like “Yo Perreo Sola,” “Me Porto Bonito,” “Dakiti” and others. That notice initially succeeded in getting the clips pulled down.
But according to the lawsuit, Garrone then filed a DMCA counter-notice, requesting “reinstatement of the videos as soon as possible.” In a copy of the notice that was included in Bad Bunny’s lawsuit, Garrone argued that he had made “legitimate use of the content” and that the takedown notice “constitutes a serious detriment to my informative and outreach activities.”
“The removed videos also cover the start of the worldwide tour of Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Bad Bunny, with this being his first date out of the 47 planned across North America, constituting in itself a newsworthy event of high public interest and significant informative scope,” Garrone wrote. “In my opinion, the artist also benefits from the dissemination of the content in his own promotion, as his show is carefully captured, conveying the reality of the moment without alterations or post-production in the content.”
Under the DMCA, that move would require YouTube to repost Garrone’s footage unless Bad Bunny filed a copyright infringement lawsuit within ten days. In an email included in the lawsuit, YouTube warned Bad Bunny’s reps that “if we don’t get a response from you, the content at issue may be reinstated.”
“Your response must include evidence that you’ve taken legal action against the uploader to keep the content from being reinstated to YouTube,” the video site told Bad Bunny’s reps. “Usually, evidence would include a lawsuit against the producer which names the YouTube URLs at issue and seeks a court order to restrain the alleged infringement.”
On Friday, Bad Bunny’s lawyers did exactly that. They argued that Garrone’s videos “do not qualify as fair use” that would entitle them to reinstatement, and that they instead violated his rights.
“Each of the unauthorized bootlegs, both individually and collectively, negatively impacts the market for authorized uses of the Bad Bunny works by, among other things, luring YouTube viewers and associated advertising revenue away from authorized videos of the Bad Bunny Works,” the rapper’s attorneys wrote.
The lawsuit also accused Garrone of violating federal trademark laws by using Bad Bunny’s name in promoting the clips, and of violating a federal law specifically aimed at bootlegging.
Reps for Bad Bunny did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Garrone could not immediately be located for comment, because his YouTube page has been disabled.
For his 30th birthday on Sunday (March 10), Bad Bunny unleashed the official music video for “Acho PR,” almost five months after the track dropped as part of his Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana album. In true Bunny fashion, the video came as a surprise to fans when the artist shared the […]
Trueno has signed a record deal with Sony Music Latin, Billboard can announce. The Argentine rapper and singer, known for his socially conscious lyrics, is a leading force in the hip-hop scene of Latin America. “Joining Sony Music US Latin is a big step in my career! I am very excited to be able to […]
Congratulations are in order for Maluma and his girlfriend, Susana Gomez, who have welcomed their first child together.
On Sunday (March 10), the 30-year-old Colombian singer revealed on Instagram that he and his partner are now proud parents to a baby girl named Paris Londoño Gomez.
“On March 9th at 8:23 A.M. the love of our lives Paris Londoño Gomez was born. Thank you all for your birthday messages and well wishes,” Maluma wrote in Spanish alongside a carousel of black-and-white photos.
The Latin star’s sweet post drew comments from numerous celebrities, including J Balvin, Diplo, Prince Royce, Wisin and Paris Hilton.
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“Congratulations !!!! Paris already has her boyfriend and you know it… Rio on the attack,” Royce wrote in Spanish. “Papa Luma,” Diplo added. “Congratulations brother … supernatural love,” Wisin commented in Spanish. “Congratulations @Maluma! Welcome to the club! I love her name!” Hilton noted.
The “Hawái” singer first revealed that he and Gomez were expecting their first child together during a Don Juan tour stop in October 2023. He followed it up with a music video documenting his romance with with his girlfriend.
“Procura” is an edgy bachata-urban fusion about two people who are crazy for each other and have an unforgettable romance. The beginning of the track finds Maluma giving a speech at one of his previous concerts and shouting out his girlfriend, “I love you. So many years looking for love elsewhere and I didn’t realize it was next to me.”
The song’s four-minute video documents the couple’s relationship with never-before-seen clips, the heartfelt moment they found out they were going to be parents and the lavish sex reveal, when they found out they will be having a girl.
“Music is the only way I can talk to my fans and I wanted to let them know that I’m having a baby,” he said in an interview with NPR Music’s Alt.Latino. “It’s perfect timing with all of the things that I’m living. I’m looking for more personal experiences too […] I also want to grow as a human being, not only as an artist. This makes me feel so human, but at the same time, the more human I feel, the more artist I get.”
See Maluma’s baby announcement below on Instagram.
Don Omar’s Back to Reggaetón tour made a remarkable stop at New York’s Barclays Center on Saturday night (March 9), showcasing the undiminished prowess of the Puerto Rican legend. His performance, filled with energy and nostalgia, underlined his title as the King of Reggaetón, engaging the audience with a mix of his greatest hits and a captivating stage presence.
The Back to Reggaetón U.S. tour, produced by CMN, marks his much-awaited return to the stage, celebrating two decades of influential hits that have cemented his status as a global superstar. The tour, which launched in Reading, Pennsylvania, on March 7, will also include stops in major cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Las Vegas, and Houston.
The stage was set ablaze with reggeatón pioneer DJ Nelson behind the turntables, featuring classics that took the audience on a journey through the genre’s history. He kicked off with his own hit, reggaetón’s breakthrough “Vengo Acabando,” originally also sung with Alberto Stylee. He also spun “Noche de Travesuras” by Nicki Jam, “Lo Que Pasó Pasó” by Daddy Yankee, “Yo Voy” by Zion & Lennox, “Saoco” by Wisin, and “Tusa” by Karol G with Nicki Minaj, priming the crowd for the main event.
Don Omar’s entrance was a spectacle in itself, with a gigantic, rotating skull serving as his dramatic lift onto the stage. The audience erupted into a standing ovation as he appeared, his figure accentuated by a striking black snakeskin trench coat trimmed with red fur, and rocking his iconic cornrows. His performance was both a homage to reggaetón’s legacy and a celebration of his monumental career.
He ran through two-hours of bangers such as “Salió El Sol,” “Hasta Abajo” and “Dile.” “Pobre Diabla’ is a hit because of this city in the U.S., he shouted after performing it. “This song means New York to me,” he told the crowd.
Here are five best moments at Don Omar at Barclays Center.
A Post-Apocalyptic Spectacle
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
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Alicia Villarreal visits inmates in Mexico
For International Women’s Day, Mexican singer Alicia Villarreal paid a special visit to female inmates at a women’s reintegration center in Guadalajara, Jalisco. There, she spent around three hours touring new installments, including a library, a chapel and workstations, and gave an empowering speech. She also performed for the inmates two of her greatest hits: “Te Quedó Grande La Yegua” and “Te Aprovechas.”
Karol G is Woman of the Year
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The Colombian hitmaker was honored with Woman of the Year at the Billboard Women in Music event on Wednesday (March 6). After receiving the award from Colombian actor and producer Sofía Vergara, Karol went on to give a passionate acceptance speech. “In the midst of my desire, in the midst of wanting to make music even if it was just for me, I decided that if my environment did not change, I was the one who had to change and I was the one who was going to do it,” Karol said. “And that I wasn’t going to let being a woman be an obstacle or define my capabilities, but that it was going to be my strength, it was going to be my motive and my reason.”
She also performed a salsa version of her hit song “Amargura.” See her performance here.
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Girl-power anthems
In the spirit of Women’s History Month, Billboard has compiled a list of the best Latin female anthems. From Jenni Rivera’s “Ovarios” to Shakira’s Bizarrap session and Paulina Rubio’s’ “Yo No Soy Esa Mujer,” these are the songs that continue to make us feel empowered. The list includes impactful songs across different music genres that may have marked a before and after in the artist’s career but also became a timeless staple for their fans. See the list here.
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Carlos Vives’ special award
The Colombian singer-songwriter will be honored with this year’s ASCAP Founders Award, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) announced. “Carlos has led a new generation of Latin artists bringing Colombian music sounds to music fans around the world,” said Paul Williams, ASCAP chairman of the board and president, in a statement. “His talent and passion for Latin music and culture are unmatched. His accomplishments have paved the way for so many others and we are thrilled to present him with our highest honor, the ASCAP Founders Award.”
The presentation of the award will take place April 2 at the 2024 El Premio ASCAP in Miami, an invitation-only event that celebrates this year’s ASCAP Latin Music Award winners.
The Montreux Jazz Festival Miami is a wrap
The Montreux Jazz Festival Miami — headlined and co-owned by Jon Batiste — made its grand debut at The Hangar in Coconut Grove on March 1. The three-day festival included sets by Cuban musician Cimafunk, Emily Estefan — daughter of Gloria and Emilio Estefan — Daryl Hall, Cuban piano legend Gonzalo Rubalcaba, and The Wailers, among many more. Special guest appearances included Brazilian chanteuse Lia de Itamaracá, who performed alongside Batiste marking her first-ever set outside of Brazil. And Will Smith, who had a cameo rap performance.
Bad Bunny is a bonafide hitmaker who has the numbers to prove it. The artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio turns 30 years old tomorrow (March 10) and in celebration, Billboard has compiled all of his 14 songs to have topped the Hot Latin Songs chart. The chart ranks the most popular Latin songs of the week, blending airplay, […]
This week, Billboard‘s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — feature fresh new releases from artists like Eden Muñoz, Young Miko, Thalía, and more. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In their first collaborative effort, Thalia and Ángela Aguilar […]